Climate change and environment
Environmental policy and climate change remain divisive issues along partisan lines. Democrats are far more likely than Republicans to cite the environment as a top priority. The issue intersects with debates over energy independence, economic growth, and the role of government regulation.
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Sources
AP-NORC poll — https://apnorc.org/projects/2026-the-publics-priorities-and-expectations
...Democrats are more likely than Republicans to cite the environment (22% vs 5%) as a top problem...
Echelon Insights — https://echeloninsights.com/hubfs/_Media%20for%20Insights%20Blog/June%202026%20Americas%20Political%20Tribes%20Analysis.pdf?hsLang=en
...Left-leaning parties... Environment and climate (13%)...
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- We must treat climate change as an emergency and rapidly transition away from fossil fuels.
- We should invest heavily in renewable energy and green infrastructure to combat climate change.
- We need a balanced approach that encourages clean energy innovation without harming the economy.
- We should support domestic fossil fuel production while investing in cleaner technologies.
- Climate regulations are unnecessary and harmful to American energy independence and economic growth.